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The NY Metro Chapter is an active participant in many task forces that address critical planning issues affecting the quality of life in the New York metropolitan area. The Chapter also issues position papers for public dissemination to give a "voice" to the planning community in the region. Some of these position papers can be accessed through the links below.
New York Metro Chapter's letter of support on Bike Access Bill (Intro 871) to the NYC Council and key committee members, July 1, 2009.
On July 29, 2009, the New York City Council passed the Bike Access Bill (Intro 871), which requires commercial buildings with freight elevators to allow cyclists to bring their bikes into the building via the elevator, provided there is space to accommodate the bikes. This new law makes great strides in supporting the use of bicycles in New York City and is one of the few such policies to take effect anywhere in the nation. The APA New York Metro Chapter wrote letters supporting this bill to the City Council and its key committees. Members of the Metro Chapter's Transportation Committee spearheaded this effort. Read the policy statement.
New York Metro Chapter's Suggestions on the 2009 City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Technical Manual Update, July 6, 2009
APA New York Metro Chapter's letter to the General Counsel, Mayors Office of Environmental Coordination discussion suggestions to the CEQR Technical Manual Update as a follow-up to OEM's stakeholders meetings, which representatives from the Chapter attended.
Proposed Special Coney Island District, June 8, 2009
APA New York Metro Chapter's letter of support of NYC Department of City Planning's proposal to facilitate positive development in Coney Island.
Bicycle Parking Zoning Text Amendments, March 30, 2009
APA New York Metro Chapter's letter of support to the New York City Council for its effort to encourage cycling as a travel mode by amending the zoning text to require bicycle parking in new buildings and other specified developments.
Integrated Transportation/Land Use Solutions Presentation: Pilot Studies in the New York City Metropolitan Region, February 22, 2007
A PowerPoint presentation prepared by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council and the Federal Highway Administration on the coordinaton of transportation and land-use planning.pilot studies for a February 22, 2007 APA New York Metro Chapter event hosted by the New York Metro Section and the Transportation Committee.
Ethel Sheffer's "Viewpoint" Article in the July 2007 issue of Planning
Read Ethel Sheffers "Viewpoint" article in the July 2007 issue of Planning magazine on Mayor Bloomberg's PlaNYC 2030 and some of the concerns of the NY Metro Chapter about the plan.
NY Metro Chapter's Recommendations on the Jamaica Rezoning Plan
Read the chapter's May 23, 2007 letter to Amanda Burden outlining our recommendations on the Jamaica Rezoning Plan.
NY Metro's written response to PlaNYC 2030
We invite chapter members to read the NY Metro's response to the Bloomberg Administration's PlaNYC 2030.
Cover letter [.pdf]
NY Metro's response [.pdf]
Diversity Committee response [.pdf]
APA NY Metro/NYMTC program on Transit Oriented Development in Australia
entitled
Postcard to America
Urban Design/Planning
South East Queensland
February 13, 2008
Click here [20 MB .pdf] to view the presentation.
Proposed NYC Congestion Price Proposal
Read APANY Metro's March 17, 2008 policy statement to city and state government officials on the proposed proposal.
NY Metro Chapter's Energy Position Papers
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the two energy-related position statements of the NY Metro Chapter.
Rebuilding Lower Manhattan Post 9/11
- APA Plays a Prominent Role in Plans for Rebuilding
APA's New York Metro Chapter played a prominent role in both civic and professional efforts in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and is continuing to provide its planning experience and technical expertise to ongoing rebuilding initiatives in New York City and the region. Read more about our efforts.
"In response to the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation's release of the Draft Scope for the World Trade Center Memorial and Redevelopment Plan Generic Environmental Impact Statement, Metro Chapter presented testimony at a public scoping session. New York New Visions [pdf] and The Civic Alliance [pdf] also delivered testimony."
- Metro Chapter Expresses Concerns About Proposed Memorial Designs
Read the full press release. Also read the New York New Visions response.
- WTC Survivors' Staircase
Final Mitigation Plan released by LMDC on October 31, 2007. Click here for more details.
NY Metro's letter to Governor Spitzer
We invite chapter members to read the NY Metro's letter to Governor Spitzer outlining issue recommendations.
APA Policy on the Future of Cortland Street.
Letter to Port Authority on APA's recommended policy for the future use of Cortland Street in Lower Manhattan. Read letter (pdf/17k).
Supreme Court Eminent Domain Decision Debated at November 30, 2005 Forum
Summary of Discussion [.pdf]
APA Position Paper on Eminent Domain [.pdf]
APA NY Metro Chapter Testimony on Greenpoint-Williamsburg Rezoning
Read the full testimony [pdf].
APA Hudson Yards Position Paper
APA offers its perspectives on the fragmentation of the public review process in which the zoning plan is subject to the City's review, while key elements, like the proposed stadium and the expanded convention center, remain outside such review. APA also cautions that the City's reliance on scenarios for the building of millions of square feet for financing the plan may be overly optimistic. Read more (pdf/230k). |
